Knowledge Competition
Competition Snapshot:
- All competitors will be tested on the primary and secondary topics for their group.
- Competitors in Levels 1-2 will be tested orally and with multiple choice questions, with assistance from the teachers.
- Level 3 and above will be tested with multiple choice questions on a provided Scantron sheet. They are expected to bring their own No. 2 pencil and eraser.
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Level 1: Preschool – Kindergarten
Primary Topic:
A to Z of Akhlaaq: Moral Values for Children
by Nafees Khan
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Level 1 Competitors will also be asked to recite Surah Al-Duha (93) from memory
Level 2: Grades 1-2
Primary Topic:
Golden Supplications for Children
by Abdul Malik Mujahid
*Note: Supplications do NOT have to memorized in Arabic or English for the exam, but still highly recommended for everyday use.
Where to purchase:
- Amazon
- Dar-us-Salam Bookstore (local)
- Call first at (713) 722-0419
Secondary Topic:
Level 2 Competitors will also be asked to recite Surah Al-Bayyinah (98) from memory
Level 3: Grades 3-4
Primary Topic:
The Holy Qur’an for Kids – Juz ‘Amma
by Yahiya Emerick
*Only 2nd Half: Surahs 95-114
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Level 4: Grades 5-6
Primary Topic:
The Holy Qur’an for Kids – Juz ‘Amma
by Yahiya Emerick
*Only 1st Half: Surahs 78-94
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Level 5: Grades 7-8
Primary Topic:
In the Early Hours
by Khurram Murad
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Secondary Topic:
War Within Our Hearts
by Habeeb Quadri, Sa’ad Quadri, and Zaid Shakir
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Level 6: Grades 9-12
Primary Topic:
Towards Understanding Islam
by Syed Mawdudi
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Secondary Topic:
Autobiography of Malcolm X
by Malcolm X, Alex Haley, Atallah Shabazz
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